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COMMERCIAL CIVIL WAR SEWING KIT, SOLDIER’S “HOUSEWIFE”
Sewing kits, in soldier parlance “housewives,” were common going-away gifts from mothers, wives, sweethearts, and charitable sewing circles to departing soldiers who would have to fend for… (1256-128). Learn More »
$200.00
SOLD
ANTIQUE GLASS FLY CATCHER
An interesting piece of antique pest control, looking somewhat like a period decanter. Made of glass with three small feet so that it could stand upright on a table with the bottom opening accessible… (2024-717). Learn More »
127th NEW YORK SOLDIER’S WHISKEY FLASK
This is a pocket-size glass whiskey flask with metal screw top, leather covered upper body and lower body fitted with a metal drinking cup. Both the cap and cup are marked by James Dixon and Sons.… (2024-1733). Learn More »
$695.00
ON HOLD
LINCOLN MOURNING BROOCH
This Lincoln brooch measures about 1.25 inches in length by 1 inch in length. This brooch appears to be made of a low-grade gold which has been etched and faceted to create its intricate design. The… (1202-208). Learn More »
VICTORIAN ERA GUTTA PERCHA COLLAR BOX WITH MASONIC SYMBOLS
bottom. Hinged lid shows scrollwork designs in the corners, with an image of Masonic symbols in the center. Original clasp and peg are present. Inside of box lid is a paper label from Williamson &… (1043-107). Learn More »
$75.00
Originally $125.00
SOUVENIR RELIC RING FROM FISHER’S HILL BATTLEFIELD
This ring is accompanied by short presentation note signed by Mr. Joseph Fisher of Strasburg, Va. The note indicates it was “made from a cap of a shell (?) found on Fisher’s Hill Battle-Field… (846-424). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR ERA TINNED IRON SHAVING MUG
Measuring 4 3/8” tall and 3” in diameter, this shaving mug is made of thin, tin-coated sheet iron with rolled top edge, doubled handle edges, with the side compartment or scuttle, some say for the… (2024-1242). Learn More »
$65.00
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WWI SOUVENIR THEATER MADE LIGHTER
Lighter is made from coins and is well used. Measures 1 ½” in diameter. [gr][ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE, MAY BE… (160-508). Learn More »
PENNSYLVANIA STATE COAT OF ARMS CERAMIC SHAVING MUG, POSSIBLY G.A.R.
A nice example of a decorated shaving mug from the 1800s to early 1900s. This one is decorated with gold bands around top and bottom and along the finger loop, and with a full color representation of… (1202-187). Learn More »
ILLINOIS 1855 BRASS PERPETUAL CALENDAR
A nice example of mid-nineteenth century state pride and national ingenuity. This small disk on one side has the days of the week around the edge and a central small disk that can be turned bringing a… (1202-213). Learn More »
$75.00
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CIVIL WAR US NAVY SAILOR’S EMBROIDERED PINCUSHION OF AMHERST SPOFFORD: SERVICE IN THE 3rd MAINE INFANTRY AND US NAVY
Born in Maine in 1821, Amherst Spofford (III) first went to sea at age thirteen and spent the greater part of his life as a sailor according to a 1916 obituary. During the Civil War he served in both… (2024-358). Learn More »
A SOUVENIR FROM STONEWALL JACKSON'S HOUSE
This attractive 11” x 14” unframed display features a 2 3/8” x 1 7/8” piece of coverlet that was owned by Colonel Elijah W. Penny who had service in three Indiana Union regiments and was… (M26440). Learn More »
COMMERCIAL CIVIL WAR SEWING KIT, SOLDIER’S “HOUSEWIFE”
Sewing kits, in soldier parlance “housewives,” were common going-away gifts from mothers, wives, sweethearts, and charitable sewing circles to departing soldiers who would have to fend for… (1202-128). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR SEWING KIT, SOLDIER’S “HOUSEWIFE”
Sewing kits, in soldier parlance “housewives,” were common going-away gifts from mothers, wives, sweethearts, and charitable sewing circles to departing soldiers who would have to fend for… (2024-355). Learn More »
$395.00
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THE PATRIOT’S HYMN BOOK
Compiled By Rev. A. Manship. Published by Philadelphia Conference Tract Society, Philadelphia, PA, 1862. 96 pp., green w/cloth spine. wraps, 3” x 4.5, w/flag & soldier campsite cover motif. … (450-222). Learn More »
NAPOLEON COMEMORATIVE PLATES
Offered are 7 bone China/creamware plates or soup bowls made by "Keramis BF Belgium". Elaborately decorated around the rims with iconic images of the emperor Napoleon I. In the center of each 9… (88-139). Learn More »
$95.00
Originally $125.00
MODEL 1858 “BULLSEYE” CANTEEN WITH VETERAN’S REUNION COVER
The model 1858 canteen was the most popular canteen of the Civil War period. Canteen measures approximately 7 ¾” in diameter and is the “bullseye” style with concentric rings. It was “done… (490-6823). Learn More »
UNISSUED McCLELLAN “WAR OF 1861” IDENTIFICATION DISK
This is an unissued brass identification disk. The front features a central bust of George B. McClellan and reads “MAJOR GENERAL GEO. B. McCLELLAN / WAR OF 1861”. This was never stamped with a… (344-2965). Learn More »
US NAVY SEAMAN’S DUFFEL BAG WITH EAGLE AND NAME
This seaman’s duffel bag, measuring about 23’ by 12 ½” when laid flat, was intended for personal clothing, etc., and has been personalized with a stenciled American eagle with outstretched… (1179-593). Learn More »
G.A.R. UNION VETERAN’S CANTEEN OF ROBERT ELLIOTT 23RD PENNSYLVANIA
The canteen had great significance for the G.A.R. in symbolizing service (as an essential piece of army gear,) comradery and, later, reconciliation, as the slogan “we drank from the same canteen”… (480-334). Learn More »
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WONDERFUL HALF-PLATE AMBROTYPE OF A CONFEDERATE CAPTAIN
This perfectly crystal-clear photograph of a seated Confederate officer is only slightly marred by a three-branched crack in the lower right portion of the plate. The cracks are hair thin with only a small bit of emulsion loss away from the subject,… (846-514). Learn More »
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